The accusation must state the offense charged in ordinary and concise language without repetition and in such manner as to enable a person of common understanding to know what is intended. History: Laws 1909, ch. 36, § 5; Code 1915, § 3958; C.S. 1929, § 96-109; 1941 Comp., § 10-306; 1953 Comp., § 5-3-6. Strict formality inapplicable. — Strict formality customarily required in the case of indictments or informations does not apply to accusation under this section. State ex rel. Mansker v. Leib , 20 N.M. 619, 151 P. 766 (1915). Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — Divorce and separation: goodwill in medical or dental practice as property subject to distribution on dissolution of marriage, 76 A.L.R.4th 1025. 20 C.J.S. Counties § 106; 62 C.J.S. Municipal Corporations § 514.
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